Research Associate
University of Glasgow - College of Social Sciences - School of Social & Political Sciences
| Location: | Glasgow |
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| Salary: | £41,064 to £46,049 per annum (pro-rata) (Grade 7) |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 19th November 2025 |
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| Closes: | 10th December 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 186434 |
This post is part time (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) and fixed term until 31st December 2027.
The School of Social & Political Sciences is seeking a Research Associate to join the team.
The post holder will make a leading contribution to the Nuffield-funded project ‘Racial Equality Since Devolution: Divergences, Outcomes and Frontiers’ working with Professor Nasar Meer (PI).
The successful candidate will help co-design and deliver an innovative mixed-methods study mapping how policy and practice across England, Scotland and Wales have shaped racial equality since 1998; contribute to high-quality publications and funding proposals; and help manage and direct a complex and impact-oriented programme of research and engagement.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Nasar Meer at Nasar.Meer@glasgow.ac.uk
To apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-104
Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 10th December 2025
We anticipate that interviews for this position will be held in January 2026
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We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.
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